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We are seeking a skilled and reliable Civils Operative to join our team, supporting the delivery of civil works. The successful candidate will support a contract team in the provision of a high-quality general maintenance service, ensuring the upkeep of areas, carrying out a range of civil tasks including excavation, ducting, concreting, reinstatement, and general civil building fabric duties in line with health and safety standards and project specifications.

Main Duties
* Carry out general maintenance and repairs to a designated building, its fabric, fixtures and fittings, as requested by the customer and/or Mitie contract management team, maintaining internal and external premises and surrounds.
* Liaise with Mitie contract management team on the day to day running of the building the reporting of issues relating to operation and appearance.
* Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment to ensure optimum conditions are achieved.
* Painting and decorating as agreed and directed by management.
* Ad hoc building maintenance.
* Accountable for communicating the status of work to both the customer and Mitie contract management team.

* Maintain high standards of personal performance, hygiene appearance and attitude at all times.
* Carry out groundworks including trenching, excavation, duct laying, and reinstatement.
* Assist with installation of infrastructure such as drainage systems, kerbing, and concrete bases.
* Operate tools and machinery including compactors, breakers, and mini-diggers
* Follow site plans and instructions from supervisors and engineers.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures at all times.
* Conduct pre-start checks and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
* Support the delivery of quality work in line with project timelines.
* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

What we are looking for
* Previous experience as a multi-skilled civil operative in a customer-facing environment would be desirable
* Physical / Dexterity for manual handling accountabilities.
* Experience and skills within grounds works/ maintenance and working at height.
* Basic computer knowledge would be expected.
* Basic ground works knowledge.
* Flexible/Adaptable approach to work.
* Friendly and approachable manner, with excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work on their own with minimal supervision.
* CSCS Required.
* IPAF Required.

* Previous experience in a similar civils or groundworks role.
* Ability to read and interpret site drawings is an advantage.
* CPCS or NPORS for plant/machinery
* Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* A proactive, safety-conscious approach to work
* Previous experience as a multi-skilled civil operative in a customer-facing environment would be desirable * Physical / Dexterity for manual handling accountabilities. * Experience and skills within grounds works/ maintenance and working at height. * Basic computer knowledge would be expected. * Basic ground works knowledge. * Flexible/Adaptable approach to work. * Friendly and approachable manner, with excellent communication skills. * Ability to work on their own with minimal supervision. * CSCS Required. * IPAF Required. * Previous experience in a similar civils or groundworks role. * Ability to read and interpret site drawings is an advantage. * CPCS or NPORS for plant/machinery * Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. * A proactive, safety-conscious approach to work